Pharmacy First
All Pharmacies have qualified pharmacists.
You can get professional, confidential health advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses, aches and pains, quickly without having to wait for a GP appointment.
Just give them a call or drop in – there’s no need to make an appointment.
When can I use MK Pharmacy First?
MK Pharmacy First provides advice and treatment for you or your children for the following conditions:
Allergies
Bacterial conjunctivitis
Contact dermatitis
Cystitis
Ear wax build-up
Hay fever
Insect bites/stings
Athlete’s foot
Constipation
Cough
Diarrhoea
Fever
Headache
Mouth ulcers
Nappy rash
Pain
Threadworm
Verrucae
Nasal congestion
Sore throat
Vaginal thrush
Warts
If you don’t pay for your prescription, the pharmacy can supply your medicines free of charge.
How do I use MK Pharmacy First?
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Ask for MK Pharmacy First at any Milton Keynes pharmacy and talk to the pharmacist in confidence about your symptoms.
If you need advice about a child, please bring the child with you.
The pharmacist will recommend appropriate treatment and medication. They may also direct you to other services.
Tell the pharmacist if you get free prescriptions so that they can provide any recommended medication free of charge

Why ask a Pharmacist?
Whatever your healthcare concerns, pharmacists are a great source of professional, confidential health advice and treatment. Pharmacists can assess and treat a widerange of illnesses meaning you don’t need to wait for a GP appointment. They also provide advice on medication issues. Just give them a call or drop in – there’s no need to book ahead
Pharmacies in our area providing this service:
Boots
 Coopers Yard, 86 High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8PYTelephone: 01908 611161
Jardines Pharmacy
 65 High Street, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, MK16 8ABTelephone: 01908 610583
Lloydspharmacy
 2 Kingfisher Centre, Elthorne Way, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16
0JQTelephone: 01908 614622
Astons Pharmacy
 44 Wordsworth Avenue, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK16 8SBTelephone:
01908 618017
Rowlands Pharmacy
 Unit 1, Willen Hcare Plus, Beaufort Drive, Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9ETTelephone:
01908 671077
There are 45 pharmacies in Milton Keynes. A number of these are now open late in the evening, over weekends and bank holidays. If your child is ill, take them along to a pharmacy, they can provide free clinical advice and may also be able to provide free medication.
Remember; Pharmacies can:
 Give advice on treating minor illnesses and injuries and help you choose the
 right treatments
 Provide advice on whether you should see your GP
Dispense prescription medicines and provide advice on how to take them safely
 Dispense repeat prescriptions if you have arranged this with your GP
 Help you to manage long-term conditions and your medication for them
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Give advice on sexual health and contraception
Give advice on staying healthy, including stopping smoking